In this issue of Healthy Living, the focus is on Eisenhower’s Cardiovascular Center of Excellence — a fitting topic to start the New Year as many of us make resolutions to improve our fitness. The... click for more

In the world of yoga and deep breathing, there is a common saying: a healthy mind has an easy breath. If that is true, the patients of Majid Torabi, MD have him to thank. Board Certified in... click for more

In 2012, Eisenhower Cardiologist Charlie Shaeffer, Jr, MD met with senior White House officials as part of a discussion with community leaders who are actively involved in the prevention, treatment... click for more

Eisenhower Medical Center has again received full accreditation as a chest pain center from the Society of Cardiovascular Patient Care (SCPC). Originally accredited in 2006 and then in 2009,... click for more

The similarities between Luke Magnotto, MD, Board Certified in Emergency Medicine, and his great-greatgreat… grandfather Leonardo Di Capua, who lived at the end of the Renaissance period (b. 1617 in... click for more

One of the best weapons in fighting cancer could be your fork.“Whether you want to prevent cancer or are currently fighting it, it’s important to provide your body with the proper fuel,” says Carolyn Katzin, MSPH, CNS, MNT, a nutritionist who works with Eisenhower Lucy Curci Cancer Center. “My goal here is to help people make small changes that can have a profound effect on overall health.”

If you’ve already begun treatment for cancer, Katzin recommends focusing on two critical areas of your diet. “Getting enough protein is incredibly important,” she says. “For most people, that means adding one more serving per day. Also, sufficient hydration is essential, and in some cases, that means electrolytes as well.” click for more

Have you ever considered the notion that the fewer the ingredients, the less likely you are to ingest a long list of additives? Although it may seem daunting to wend your way through the supermarket reading food labels, knowing exactly what you’re eating is an important step to good health.

Salt The American Heart Association® and The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention™ (CDC) list the recommended adequate amount of daily sodium as 1,500 milligrams or less. click for more

The posh boutiques, upscale restaurants and glitzy galleries of El Paseo in Palm Desert couldn’t have asked for a better new neighbor.
The Palm Springs Art Museum in Palm Desert, located at the... click for more

Tom and Michael Rice, big dude and little dude, about to get totally tubular in a gnarly surf sesh at Seaside, dude.
TRANSLATION:Tom and Michael Rice, father and son, enjoy an early November surf... click for more

Getting To The Heart of the Matter

In this issue of Healthy Living, the focus is on Eisenhower’s Cardiovascular Center of Excellence — a fitting topic to start the New Year as many of us make resolutions to improve our fitness. The Physicians Roundtable on page 32 features members of our cardiac team who discuss the latest data on hypertension in the elderly, updated information about the use of statins to control cholesterol, as well as the relationship between genetics and the cardiovascular system.

You will also learn more about the formal alliance between the Medical Center and Desert Cardiology Center in this issue, a collaborative model for providing optimal patient care with innovative cardiac research and technology. Establishing Eisenhower Desert Cardiology Center is yet one more way Eisenhower is seeking to provide our patients with outstanding options for health. This alliance complements Eisenhower Smilow Heart Center which represents all of the cardiac specialists associated with Eisenhower.

This issue also features the latest news at Eisenhower, including the achievements of physicians, both personal and professional. The moving story of Betty Benner in the Program Spotlight on page 46 serves as a reminder of the very special trust in the relationship between patient and physician. Her condition and subsequent treatment were reliant on specialized medical expertise, and it was that expertise that returned her to an active life.

Heart health is vital to longevity and well-being. In this New Year and as we celebrate Heart Month in February, I hope you will take steps to protect and strengthen your heart.